#0170Generation V
Chinchou
WATERELECTR
Angler Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 12.0 kg |
| Category | Angler Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Water2 |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP75
ATK38
DEF38
SpA56
SpD56
SPE67
Total 330
Abilities
If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
Water AbsorbHidden
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon BlackIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokemon WhiteIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokemon Black 2It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokemon White 2It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 20 | 100% | 30 | 10% |
| 1 | Confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 55% | 20 | — |
| 6 | Paralyzes the target. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| 9 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| 12 | Confuses the target. | GHOST | Status | GHOSTStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| 17 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 40 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 20 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Physical | ELECTRPhysical | 65 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| 23 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 90 | 85% | 20 | — |
| 28 | Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| 31 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
| 34 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| 39 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| 42 | Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| 45 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 120 | 80% | 5 | — |
| 50 | Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | — |
| HM05 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| HM06 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 90% | 10 | — |
| TM07 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM13 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 95 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TM14 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM18 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM25 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 120 | 70% | 10 | 30% |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM42 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM48 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM55 | Has a chance to burn the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM57 | Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 50 | 90% | 10 | 70% |
| TM70 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM72 | User must switch out after attacking. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM73 | Paralyzes the target. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM87 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM90 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM93 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | ELECTR | Physical | ELECTRPhysical | 90 | 100% | 15 | — |
Egg Moves (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 10 | — |
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | PSYCHC | Special | PSYCHCSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
Never misses. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 60 | — | 20 | — |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 20 | 20% |
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
Move Tutor (Black 2 / White 2)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 85 | 85% | 5 | 30% |
Cures the entire party of major status effects. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 5 | 4% |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Locations
Pokemon BlackDriftveil City, Unova Route 18Available ▾
Pokemon WhiteDriftveil City, Unova Route 18Available ▾
Pokemon Black 2Undella BayAvailable ▾
Pokemon White 2Undella BayAvailable ▾